Watch the Holy Kaaba live from Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Witness the beauty of Tawaf, the five daily prayers, and the spiritual atmosphere of the holiest site in Islam.
Masjid al-Haram (The Sacred Mosque) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is the largest mosque in the world and the holiest site in Islam. It surrounds the Kaaba, the cubic structure that Muslims around the globe face during their five daily prayers. The mosque can accommodate over 2 million worshippers during Hajj season.
The Kaaba is the House of Allah, originally built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail. It stands approximately 13.1 metres tall and is draped in the Kiswah, a black silk cloth embroidered with gold Quranic verses. The Kiswah is replaced annually during Hajj. The Black Stone (Al-Hajar al-Aswad) is set into the eastern corner of the Kaaba and is believed to have been sent down from Paradise.
Masjid al-Haram has been expanded numerous times throughout history. The original structure was a simple enclosure around the Kaaba. Umar ibn al-Khattab carried out the first major expansion. The Abbasid, Ottoman, and Saudi governments have all significantly enlarged the mosque. The latest Saudi expansion increased its capacity to over 2 million worshippers, making it the largest mosque on earth.
Located within the mosque complex, the Zamzam Well has been flowing for over 4,000 years since Allah caused it to spring forth for Hajar and baby Ismail. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said Zamzam water is blessed and is a cure for whatever it is drunk for. Pilgrims drink from it during Umrah and Hajj.
Prayer times in Makkah vary throughout the year. As a general guide (times shift with the seasons):
Check local Makkah prayer timetables for exact times on any given day. During Ramadan, Taraweeh prayers are held after Isha and are a spectacular sight on the live stream.
Ramadan is the most spiritually rewarding time but also the busiest. The months outside of Hajj season (Dhul Hijjah) and Ramadan tend to be less crowded, making Tawaf and Sai more comfortable. Winter months (November-February) offer milder temperatures.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said that a single prayer in Masjid al-Haram is equal to 100,000 prayers elsewhere. This enormous multiplier applies to all five daily prayers and voluntary prayers performed within the mosque.
Yes, the official Haramain live stream broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can watch the prayers, Tawaf, and the general atmosphere of the Haram at any time. During Ramadan and Hajj, viewership often exceeds several million concurrent viewers.
While watching the live stream does not replace the reward of being physically present, it can increase your longing for the House of Allah and remind you of the Hereafter. Many scholars recommend watching to strengthen your connection to the Haram, especially if you are unable to travel. Make dua while watching and ask Allah to grant you the opportunity to visit.